Indianapolis is the state capital and most populous city in the state of Indiana. The city’s population is just under 800,000, but its metropolitan area maintains just below two million residents. The city is well established nationally as a hot spot for many prominent sports teams and sporting events. The NBA’s Pacers and NFL’s Colts are successful sports franchises. The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most popular NASCAR events each year. The city has also has many major national and international tournaments and events.